All versions of Vista 50% off at closing compusa stores

[mchammer187]

got a copy thanks for the deal

 

[WraithETC]

Originally posted by: StinkyMojo

Originally posted by: codeyf
Confirmed at Totem Lake, WA store.

did they have a lot?

They had upgrade versions of each at around 3:30pm

 

[jlmorris]

Originally posted by: chizow
Just to clarify, the upgrade version is identical to the full retail provided you have a legit copy/key of WinXP ya? Only difference is the installer which will ask you for your XP key? I'd like to do clean installs but I don't want to install Vista over XP or have to install XP before Vista every time I do a clean Vista install. TIA, nice deal I'll probably snag the 2 extra keys and give them to the siblings as early X-mas gifts.

Search for double install tango. I read about it here first about the Ultimate upgrade version, never heard of it before.

Found the article here.

 

[imported_Skorpio]

thanks OP

 

[Xellos2099]

I got my vista ultimate upgrade at Chicago store last friday. Still got plenty left when i left. At this low price, it is a steal.

 

[Fallen Kell]

hmmm.... I think I need to look for another CompUSA that is closing, would love to pick up another Ultimate Upgrade for that price. As I said before, the one I went too didn't have any MS products, as I believe they shipped them to a warehouse as there are a few CompUSA's that are not closing in my area.

 

[RobDMB]

Can upgrade versions be transferred to new computers if you upgrade (assuming you uninstall it from the old computer first) or can you only do that with full Retail versions?

 

[techfuzz]

CompUSA store in Duluth, GA is closing. I didn't stop by to check it out, but if you're in the area you might check if you're looking to buy something.

techfuzz

 

[Robc1880]

confirmed stock in Modesto, CA. They have all the versions there with upgrade and full editions. Picked me up a copy of Ultimate.....Thanks OP

 

[Imported]

Originally posted by: Robc1880
confirmed stock in Modesto, CA. They have all the versions there with upgrade and full editions. Picked me up a copy of Ultimate.....Thanks OP

Had my brother pick me up a copy of Ultimate at the Modesto store. Store in San Mateo seemed like it was already closed for good when I drove by yesterday.

Thanks OP!

 

[jimmygates]

Is there a list online for the stores that are closing?

 

[Kobb]

Thanks OP. Picked Ultimate (upgrade).

They also have Office 2007 Student Teacher Edition for 105+tax (good for 3 installs) matches up well with the Ultimate + 2 premium keys

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: jimmygates
Is there a list online for the stores that are closing?

Store closings locations by state.

I went to the Woodbridge, VA store and it was already picked pretty clean of any good deals.

 

[Synomenon]

Went to the closest closing CompUSA to me and they still had a boatload of Vista (all versions). I really wanted to get Ultimate, but $239.99 + tax is still too much for an OS.

 

[Dav373]

Confirmed for CompUSA North Dallas, TX (DNTollway @ Beltline/Arapaho).

Picked up my Ultimate version and am using now as I type. I like it overall. Had to disable that stupid user access control thing though, was getting incredibly annoying.

 

[manko]

I have a spare Not For Resale XP Pro (from attending a MS presentation) that I never activated. Can I use that to activate a Retail Vista Home Premium upgrade?

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: manko
I have a spare Not For Resale XP Pro (from attending a MS presentation) that I never activated. Can I use that to activate a Retail Vista Home Premium upgrade?

That is really up to you. The software does not do any checking for what version of previous software you are using and you can use the workaround linked to elsewhere in this thread to do a clean install using the upgrade version.

 

[Xellos2099]

yeah, just do a dual install and you are good.

 

[Genx87]

Dont know about you guys but the compusa here had Vista at 50% off.

Got a pair of Business upgrade editions for 212 bucks with tax

 

[cbuchach]

Confirmed in Grand Rapids

 

[Heller]

would anybody mind picking me up ultimate upgrade and shipping it to me in FL? no stores in FL are closing...(anything within 200 mile radius at least)

 

[brianmanahan]

Anyone know what the non-upgrade Home Premium price is?

 

[Miramonti]

Firesale!

Next step is to give them away for free in hopes of finally getting some takers.

 

[Matt2]

Originally posted by: brianmanahan
Anyone know what the non-upgrade Home Premium price is?

Just picked up Vista Home Premium Full Version at CompUSA like 30min ago. $143, not a bad deal at all!

Thanks OP.

Oh yeah, confirmed for San Diego

 

[bigrash]

man I bought Vista Premium from compusa when it was 10% off about a month ago. Should have waited for 40% off. oh well!